• Shirah with Shira

    Shirah with Shira: 2024-2025
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.

  • Parent Learning: God

    Parent Learning: God
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Intro to Judaism

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Ethical Wills and Your Legacy: Zayin Adar Teaching

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    BJ member Peninnah Schram will speak about her biography, which functions as her “ethical will”—a document that transmits one's spiritual legacy to their loved ones. After a short teaching from Rabbi Felicia Sol, Peninnah will lead a workshop on writing this treasured document.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam: Spring 2025
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Bim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.

  • Likrat Shabbat (K-2nd Grade)

    Likrat Shabbat
    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.

  • Likrat Shabbat (3rd-6th Grade)

    Likrat Shabbat
    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

  • Hitoreri

    Hitoreri
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.

  • Hakhanah LaTefillah

    Hakhanah LaTefillah
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.

  • Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)

    Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
    Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!